Shan Unisex
Origin(s)
Irish; Chinese
Meaning
Irish: 'God is gracious'; Chinese: 'mountain'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Irish culture, the name Shan is often associated with grace and divine favor. In Chinese culture, it is commonly used as a given name and can refer to natural features like mountains. The name has gained popularity in various regions, reflecting a blend of cultural influences. Its usage can vary significantly depending on the cultural context.
Trend Summary
The name Shan has seen varied popularity in different cultures, with a modest presence in the US.
Similar Names
Shane, Shawn, Shaun, Shari, Shanice, Shariq, Shanaya
Variants
- Shawn
- Shane
International Variants
- Shan (Chinese)
- Shawn (English)
- Shane (Irish)
Famous people named Shan
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Fictional characters named Shan
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Shan was first seen in the United States in 1944. Shan has ranked as high as #1046 nationally which occurred in 1969 and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Georgia, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Shan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Shan (2014)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1952 | 7 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1954 | 9 |
| 1955 | 14 |
| 1956 | 15 |
| 1957 | 13 |
| 1958 | 15 |
| 1959 | 14 |
| 1960 | 15 |
| 1961 | 18 |
| 1962 | 16 |
| 1963 | 16 |
| 1964 | 26 |
| 1965 | 40 |
| 1966 | 41 |
| 1967 | 42 |
| 1968 | 59 |
| 1969 | 73 |
| 1970 | 60 |
| 1971 | 64 |
| 1972 | 63 |
| 1973 | 62 |
| 1974 | 48 |
| 1975 | 51 |
| 1976 | 46 |
| 1977 | 48 |
| 1978 | 50 |
| 1979 | 48 |
| 1980 | 43 |
| 1981 | 32 |
| 1982 | 30 |
| 1983 | 23 |
| 1984 | 20 |
| 1985 | 30 |
| 1986 | 32 |
| 1987 | 44 |
| 1988 | 30 |
| 1989 | 53 |
| 1990 | 39 |
| 1991 | 48 |
| 1992 | 39 |
| 1993 | 39 |
| 1994 | 38 |
| 1995 | 32 |
| 1996 | 28 |
| 1997 | 37 |
| 1998 | 31 |
| 1999 | 31 |
| 2000 | 38 |
| 2001 | 29 |
| 2002 | 30 |
| 2003 | 40 |
| 2004 | 34 |
| 2005 | 31 |
| 2006 | 35 |
| 2007 | 20 |
| 2008 | 29 |
| 2009 | 27 |
| 2010 | 24 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 27 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 8 |